Grayson Wakes Up Briefly

At 12:30am Bea was asleep and so was I. Then I hear the voice of the nurse, Paul, telling Grayson to quit pulling it out. I jump up, and out of the "bed/chair" by Grayson's bed and move to stand by his side. He is pulling his NG (feeding/vacuum) tube out from his nose (remember the one they took 5 tries to get into his stomach).

This NG tube was put in during the surgery and it suctions the stomach fluids so they do not build up and cause him to vomit regularly. This tube and the suctioning of his stomach contents will need to continue for the next couple of days while his bowels decide to wake up from the surgery. Once they start to work properly again then the tube can be removed and he will be able to eat something again. Yes, Grayson cannot eat anything until later this week. Ugh! The little guy woke up and said he was hungry. I had to tell him it would be a few DAYS until he could eat. That was so hard! He has not eaten anything solid since Saturday, June 14th! What a trooper.

I am grateful for the medication which keeps him in a semi-sleepy state. This will help the time to pass quickly for him. I fear for tomorrow when he wakes and wants to eat again. All I can do is pray that Heavenly Father will bless him with peace and comfort during this time of no eating. I am also grateful both Bea and I can stay with him tonight.

The nurses will be in and out of the room tonight up through 2:00am, and beyond, giving different medications, pain and antibiotics, as well as others. Should be an interesting night. Bea is sleeping somewhat peacefully for now.